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X952 NKO

2000 BMW 530

Silver Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2016
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

108,351 mi
Last recorded108,351 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2015
Typical for 2000 BMW 530124,529 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX952 NKO
MakeBMW
Model530
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2015 108,351 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2015 108,351 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 104,697 miles

Oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 104,696 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 101,190 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2014 101,145 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 96,851 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Mar 2013 96,848 miles

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2012 90,815 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 90,815 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,124 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 82,044 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 May 2010 82,038 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 May 2009 77,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 74,748 miles

FRONT TO REAR RIGID BRAKE PIPES ARE CORROADED.

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE IN IN POOR CONDITION.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 63,781 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Jan 2008 63,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 47,300 miles

N/S/F tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 46,527 miles

shallow cut nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 1 Nov 2005 43,077 miles

shallow cut nearside front tyre sidewall

How Reliable is the BMW 530?

Based on 801,983 MOT tests across 56,322 vehicles.

76.9%
Pass Rate
7,757
Miles/Year
27
Year Lifespan
56,322
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 30,757
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 17,664
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 11,558
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,764
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,374
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X952 NKO is a 2000 BMW 530 in Silver with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2000 BMW 530 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.8% with a typical mileage of 124,529 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 530 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 30,757 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X952 NKO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 530 typically stays on UK roads for around 27 years. At 26 years old, this BMW 530 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was X952 NKO registered?

X952 NKO is a 2000 BMW 530, first registered on 12 October 2000.

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